Ricketts: US Trade Deal With Mexico Critical To Nebraska

KRVN 880 Rural Radio :

Gov. Pete Ricketts says a trade deal between the United States and Mexico is critical to Nebraska’s economy, particularly in agriculture.Ricketts expressed optimism Monday that a newly revised North American Free Trade Agreement will benefit Nebraska. His comments came after President Donald Trump announced the countries have reached a new agreement.Ricketts recently returned from a trade mission to Mexico to promote Nebraska’s products. He says U.S. and Mexican officials expressed hope that they would reach a beneficial deal.